06/11/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 06/11/2026 12:02
America's Essential Hospitals proudly presents Excellence and Innovation in Care: The 2026 Gage Awards, an illustrated guide to award-winning and highlighted programs in the Gage Awards' Quality Improvement, Population Health, and Operational Excellence categories.
This guide documents the exceptional work by essential hospitals to improve the health and well-being of the people and communities they serve, including programs that improve substance use disorder care for pregnant and postpartum patients; provide housing, nutrition, fitness, and ambulatory care services at a wellness center; and transform emergency services for individuals experiencing a behavioral health crisis.
Explore these and other innovative programs in the report.